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151 Buena Vista Drive Colville, WA 99114 · Stevens County

(509) 684-4539

All 2 nursing homes in Colville, WA (2 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 40 certified beds For profit Continuing care retirement community

CMS certification number 505329 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Buena Vista Healthcare a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Buena Vista Healthcare as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Washington average of 3.3. Inspectors issued 24 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $13,104 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 4 out of 5; for long-term residents, 3 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.94 hours per resident per day at Buena Vista Healthcare, below the Washington median of 4.15 (US median: 3.72). About 0.99 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.45 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 41.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Washington median 43%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.94 hours
Below the Washington median of 4.15 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.99 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.45 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 41.7% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 42.9% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds40
Residents per day 37 About 92% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceApril 1989
Part of a chainEvergreen Healthcare Group
Legal business nameBUENA VISTA SNF OPERATIONS, LLC

Paying for care at Buena Vista Healthcare: Medicare and Medicaid

Buena Vista Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Washington's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on June 13, 2026 and found 7 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 24 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 24 citations at Buena Vista Healthcare across 3 inspection dates. 3 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on April 12, 2024. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (11) and resident rights (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing" (tag F0686, level G, April 12, 2024).

June 13, 2026 · 7 citations

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 15, 2026)

DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 15, 2026)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 15, 2026)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 15, 2026)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 15, 2026)

DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 15, 2026)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 15, 2026)

February 14, 2025 · 6 citations

EKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2025)

DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2025)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2025)

DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2025)

DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2025)

DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2025)

April 12, 2024 · 11 citations, includes actual harm

GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)

GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)

GProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)

EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)

DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)

DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)

DEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)

DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of Buena Vista Healthcare

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on April 12, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

1 penalty in the last three years, including $13,104 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Apr 12, 2024 Fine $13,104

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 5/5 5/5 4/5 3/5
August 2026 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5
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Nearby nursing homes

Colville Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia Colville · 2.0 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 1/5 92 beds · Medicaid
Colville Tribal Convalescent C Nespelem · 56.7 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 5/5 44 beds · Medicaid
Avalon Care Center at Northpointe Spokane · 61.1 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 119 beds · Medicaid
Regency at Northpointe Spokane · 61.4 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 4/5 120 beds · Medicaid
Royal Park Health and Rehabilitation Spokane · 62.6 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 164 beds · Medicaid

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